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Farmers in Hanumasagar blocked traffic at Badimanahalli Cross on Monday to demand water for the tanks in Badimanahalli, Jahagirgudoor, and Mavineetaggi villages within the Hanumanahalli taluk. This is the second time they have staged a road blockade for this demand, following protests on August 17 and 18.
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Farmers in Hanumasagar blocked traffic at Badimanahalli Cross on Monday to demand water for the tanks in Badimanahalli, Jahagirgudoor, and Mavineetaggi villages within the Hanumanahalli taluk. This is the second time they have staged a road blockade for this demand, following protests on August 17 and 18.
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Minister K.S. Basavanna inaugurated 36 new police housing units in Hosapete, Vijayanagara district, on Monday and pledged the swift establishment of dedicated women and cyber police stations in the region. Speaking at the police parade ground, he announced that the government will also proceed with the construction of an additional 60 housing units to further support police personnel and their families.
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MLA H.R. Gaviyappa has instructed the District Officer to identify a location for establishing a sugar mill in the vicinity of Hosapete in Vijayanagara district. Speaking to the media on Monday, the MLA stated that one or two potential sites have already been marked.
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The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has mandated the immediate shutdown of eight manufacturing units in Koppal for violating environmental regulations. The board's decision regarding the closure of these units has been officially uploaded to its digital portal.
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A new law college established by the Veerashaiva Vidyavardhaka Sangha within the premises of the Praudhadevaraya Technical Mahavidyalaya in Hosapete will be inaugurated at 11 a.m. on October 31, according to Governing Council Chairman Gudekote Nagaraj.
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A dispute over administrative control of the Anjanadri Hill temple in Gangavati taluk of Koppal district has intensified, with district administration officials clashing with local priest Vidyadas Baba. On Wednesday, officials removed locks that the priest had placed on temple rooms, leading to a verbal altercation between the two parties.
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A six-member UNESCO expert team conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Virupakshashwara Temple and other historic monuments in Hampi on Monday morning. The delegation assessed the condition of heritage structures, visitor amenities, crowd management protocols, and the ancient irrigation infrastructure established during the Vijayanagara Empire.
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District Collector Kavitha S. Mannikere announced that the UNESCO team has expressed satisfaction with the management of Hampi monuments and will submit its report within six weeks. Speaking to reporters in Hosapete (Vijayanagara) after the experts departed for Bengaluru on Tuesday evening, she stated that the four-day visit has concluded and the report is expected shortly.
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The final voter list for Vijayanagara district has been released, confirming a total electorate of 10,08,367. District Collector Kavitha S. Manikere stated that 1.48 lakh voters were removed from the list during the revision process. The comprehensive revision procedure was completed in the district according to the prescribed schedule.
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Residents near Koppal have expressed anxiety after discovering large quantities of medical waste dumped in a ditch along the road connecting Irakal Gada and Abbigere villages. The discarded material included prescriptions issued by doctors from the Irakal Gada, Bevur, and Kanakagiri areas, raising significant doubts among locals.
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A UNESCO team inspecting the condition of monuments in Hampi, Vijayanagara district, on Monday, the second day of their visit, praised the construction of a new bypass road from the Uddhanda Veerabhadra Temple to Kaddirampura.
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A reactive monitoring delegation from the UNESCO World Heritage Centre and the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) is scheduled to arrive in Hampi on Saturday afternoon and will conduct site visits and hold multiple meetings until the 27th.
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Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has commissioned the Transmission Scheme for the integration of the Renewable Energy Zone (Phase-II) in Karnataka, effective 23 October 2026. The project, which covers Koppal-II (Phase-A and B) and Gadag-II (Phase-A), has received the notification for its date of commercial operation (DOCO).
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Excise authorities in Koppal district recovered 5.98 kg of opium powder, valued at Rs 3.15 lakh, during a raid on a hotel near the Vanageri toll plaza on National Highway 50 in Kushtagi taluk on Wednesday, October 22. The operation, conducted around 1:20 pm, resulted in the discovery of the contraband hidden within the establishment's premises.
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Officials in Koppal district headquarters have imposed a total fine of Rs 2.45 lakh on the owners of 12 hotels due to the use of expired food items and poor hygiene standards.
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A utility pole near the 'See Sanduru In September' viewpoint on the Kudligi Road in Dharmapur village, Sanduru taluk, has broken in the middle after being struck by an unidentified vehicle. The damaged structure poses a significant safety hazard to the area.
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In the early 15th century, a curious Italian traveller named Nicolo Conti embarked on a journey that would lead him to Vijayanagara empire. Conti’s vivid descriptions, recorded by Pope’s secretary Poggio Bracciolini, provide us with a fascinating glimpse into the customs, rituals, and grandeur of Vijayanagara during the reign of...
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The stone doors of Hampi are a pair of monolith doors. These doors used to be a part of the Royal enclosure’s entrance. It is located nearby Mahanavmi Dibba, a platform inside the popular structure of Hampi, the Royal Enclosure....
This is the new site of Hampi. Earlier the only famous bazaar was Hampi Bazaar. Unfortunately, it is now closed because of some reason. This Hampi bazaar was not only popular among locals but people from outside of India came...
This Structure-Octagonal Bath is located in Hampi. Hampi is home to various historic monuments and ruined structures. This is one of the ruined structures in Hampi. You will get to know about the octagonal bath. Besides this structure-octagonal bath, there...
Want a holiday? Planning a trip to Hampi? Then you must be wondering how to reach Hampi. In this article, you will learn about the Airport near Hampi, railway stations, and other transport facilities to reach Hampi. Your destination’s gateway...
It was one of the unique attractions of Hampi. Hampi Flea Market used to be located in front of the famous Virupaksha Temple. This market was expanded over one kilometer. During the days of the Vijayanagara Empire, this place grew...